Two Weeks

Two weeks  ago, I took a home pregnancy test, and as I suspected it was positive. I thought I was maybe two months along at most.
One week ago, I went to my OB/GYN, and since I was unsure as to how far along I was. (Still haven't had my cycle since Liam) they did a quick ultrasound. Turns out I was twelve weeks pregnant, and I'm due August 31st.
Two weeks is all it's been since I found out. I'm happy and scared, excited to have another and terrified that I won't be able to handle two under two.
Nate and I have nicknamed this tummy baby Gadget and their thing will be robots.

Liam wants to tell you something...

8 Months

Dear Liam,
You are 8 months old today. In one more month we'll find out how much you weigh, and how long you are. I'm sure you've grown a lot, as I've just gone ahead and stuck your 12 month clothes in your dresser, so you wear a mish mash of anything from 6-12 months. But, some of your onsies are already to small, and have stuck them in a box for another baby.
 You've just started to figure out how to scoot forwards, and enjoyed getting into the stack of papers I left on the floor one day (oops), you're standing with assistance ALL THE TIME! I can't wait for you to figure out how to pull yourself up on things, then I won't have to help you stand constantly. You have figured out how to get off our bed, and you often go "exploring" on the floor while you wait for me to get out of bed.
You're really digging into all solid foods I give you, loving {almost} every bite. You will eat anything off my plate, as long as it is cut into small enough pieces.
 Verbally you don't say any actually words yet, but lots of "dadadas" and "babababas" which melt your daddy's hear. (Baba means father in Arabic) You smile lots, and are a generally happy baby. We're still working on learning the sign for milk. I need to incorporate more into what I say to you, so you can pick it up better. You still just have your two little teeth on the bottom, but you sure can bite hard if you want to, lol.
Love you so much, Little Man!
Love, Daddy and Mama

bathtime

New Bomber hat for next winter!

You like hoody strings

All around happy baby!

The other night, when we walked up and got Chinese take-out

Sleeping on Mama

Just woke up from a nap.

Jumbled Thoughts

I have a lot of things on my mind today, so I decided to write them out.
Liam is growing up way to fast. He did a half crawl in the tub last night before he slipped//lost his footing, still waiting for the real deal to happen. He hast started to creep along the furniture if I let him, he especially likes going for the TV remote.
We're moving into our two bedroom on Friday. I found out last night it's more rent then we were originally told, and was worried how that was going to work out as money got REALLY tight this month. Then I was reading in Matthew this morning about how God even takes care of the Lilies and grass, how much more does he care for His children. Definitely hit home, and defintely what I needed to read this morning.
The water is off today. It was off yesterday and will be off Tomorrow. I have laundry, dishes, and diapers to wash. I pray it comes back on early. It's hard to do housework when water is required and it's multiple days in a row.
Oh well, Liam is enjoying the extra attention, so it's all good.

7 Months Old

Dear Liam,
You turned seven months old on Sunday. You have grown and changed so much. Your daddy and I are so proud of you.
Saturday you woke up with your first tooth, Sunday you woke up with your second. Thankfully you haven't bitten me with those new teeth. Since you got your teeth, we officially started baby led weaning. You've had avacadoes, and bananas although you preferred the avacado. I have to go buy you more.
You also have found a new love for standing. You think you're the coolest kid ever when you're standing up to the couch. But it s okay 'cause you are the coolest kid I know. =D
You are so close to crawling, you get up on your hands and knees and rock back and forth. And just because you're not crawling does not mean you're not mobile. You roll and scoot everywhere.
You're getting bigger, I'm going to have to dig out your 9-12mos jammies soon. Everything else still fits fine.
Your personality is ever developing, it's so much fun to watch you become a little person. Although when you wake up at 6am with your lil personality all ready to go, it's not quite as cute. =P 
We love you so much!
Love, Mama and Daddy

Two Years ago...

I got married.
It was nothing like I had imagined it growing up. When I was young I dreamed of my wedding, what flowers I would have, the colors of my bridesmaid's dresses, who would be my maid of honor, even what I would serve at the reception.
However, I met this man, and he was really cute and smart and funny and I wanted to be with him for the rest of my life.
So we eloped. We had intended to have a wedding ceremony later, however somewhere along the line, that plan got ditched, and here I am, two years later, still happily married to Nate.
Our love is stronger, and more mature then when we got married. We have been through a lot of things together, and I can honestly say, though I sometimes wish I had had a fancy wedding with a pretty white dress, I wouldn't change my groom for the world. <3
Anyways, here's some pictures from yesterday.
We had a nice evening, dressed up and went out to eat. The rest of the day was low key, just relaxing and enjoying each other's company.

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I wish I had a better camera...

Because my kid is cute, and it needs to be captured in high quality!!